Hi everyone picked up a perfect condition Kriesler radiogram on the wknd (with 3 more TVs ) the record player when playing is distorted but radio is fine is this a problem with needle or circuit thanks. also radio is stuck on one channel maybe string is broken havnt looked at it yet but can you get the string or can I use something else thanks what part should I keep away fro with high voltage as this will be my first radio

WES components was where I aquired my last lot. Quite strong, no issues with it.

Do be aware that the old Nylon (or whatever) type string of the fifties, goes hard and that stops it driving. This is exacerbated by getting solvent cleaner on it.

The best way for the inexperienced to avoid voltage is to keep fingers out of the pan while its plugged, in or turned on.

If the Radio section is clear & undistorted right through to the speaker. Then the distortion virtually has to be related to the pickup cartridge, stylus, or both?

There were Magnetic & Crystal cartridges you have to establish if it has the correct one and that was often on the turntable.

A lot of early cartridges had rubber in them, which will have likely failed.

Thank you I will try that the stylus has crystal or diamond writen on the sticker on it how do I know which it is and do I try buying the stylus first then go about replacing cartrige or just replace both